Flights from Chicago, IL to Dayton, OH from $117

How to find the cheapest flight from
Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to DAY flight in 2021: compare Chicago to Dayton flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Dayton.

CHI - DAY Price	$187 - $281
DAY Temperature	28.4 - 73.4 °F
DAY Precipitation	2.2 - 4.7 inches

Popular in January High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Cheapest in August Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average price $223 Average for round-trip flights in November 2021
Round-trip from $187 From Chicago (CHI) to Dayton

Popular in

January

High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise

Cheapest in

August

Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

Average price

$223

Average for round-trip flights in November 2021

Round-trip from

$187

From Chicago (CHI) to Dayton

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dayton?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chicago to Dayton. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Dayton.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dayton (CHI - DAY)?

When flying from Chicago to Dayton, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dayton?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Dayton from Chicago average $232. You can even find prices in August for less than $232, as users have found deals to Dayton from as low as $108. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Dayton from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Dayton?

To save up to 70% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 35 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Dayton from $262 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $403 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

One-way flights to Dayton from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Dayton

1:24 am - 7:36 am

Multiple Airlines

3 Stops

29h 12m

ORD - DAY

$220

Kiwi.com

1:05 pm - 9:09 am

United Airlines

1 Stop

19h 04m

ORD - DAY

$226

United

11:45 am - 7:09 pm

Delta

1 Stop

6h 24m

MDW - DAY

$229

Delta

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Flight FAQs

From Chicago to Dayton

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from Chicago?

Dayton (DAY), located 10.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Dayton. 3 airlines have flights to Dayton from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Dayton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

Which airlines flying from Chicago to Dayton have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Chicago to Dayton that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Dayton for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Dayton for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $117, but on average you can expect to pay $156.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Dayton for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Dayton under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Dayton is less than $221.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Dayton for under $400?

There are currently 7+ open flights from Chicago to Dayton within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Dayton?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Dayton on average per day?

Per day, 8 flights depart from Chicago to Dayton on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 13% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 38% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago to Dayton?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Dayton in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 35m. The distance from Chicago to Dayton is about 241 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Dayton round-trip?

Currently priced at $117, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Dayton and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $135 and $152, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Dayton for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Dayton one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $132. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Dayton for a low price.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dayton?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dayton? While on average our users pay $206, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dayton), is priced around $135.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Dayton?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Dayton consider choosing Piedmont Airlines (88%), American Airlines (78%) or Alaska Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Dayton, OH

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Dayton from Chicago?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Dayton within the United States

Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Dayton.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Dayton.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Dayton.

Do I need a test to fly back to Chicago from Dayton?

Returning to Chicago from Dayton

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Dayton must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chicago.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Dayton are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.

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Alternative routes for Chicago to Dayton

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Moline Quad-City to Akron/Canton from $319 pp

Greater Peoria to Akron/Canton from $379 pp

Destination information for Dayton

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Chicago to Dayton.

1h 24m

53.6 °F

3.2 ″

Airports servicing Chicago

O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Midway (MDW)

Rockford (RFD)

Airports servicing Dayton

Dayton (DAY)

Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago towards Dayton.

Afternoon Noon to 6 PM	46% of CHI to DAY departures
Morning 6 AM to noon	27% of CHI to DAY departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	26% of CHI to DAY departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM	1% of CHI to DAY departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Chicago to Dayton

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Dayton.

Sunday

19 daily flights

Monday

21 daily flights

Tuesday

19 daily flights

Wednesday

24 daily flights

Thursday

7 daily flights

Friday

20 daily flights

Saturday

18 daily flights

Cheap flights from Chicago to Dayton (CHI - DAY)

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The best prices from Chicago to Dayton are usually found in August or April, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY)